12/09/2016
Is 3D Printing revolutionizing the supply chain industry?
Many have argued that 3D printing technology and the greater category of replicator technology is ushering in a fourth industrial revolution.
Supply Chain Management
06/09/2016
Negotiating with suppliers and when to walk away
When your company has selected a new international supplier, the negotiation process must be handled carefully and the terms of the deal finalized to the satisfaction of both parties.
01/09/2016
4 famous supplier blunders and how to avoid them
lower costs, improve product design, evaluate materials and track competition. At their worst, supplier relationships can have disastrous results, cheapening products, costing companies money and sales, and eroding reputations.
26/08/2016
5 steps to becoming a successful international supplier
While it may seem daunting to some small to medium-sized business owners, expanding your business by supplying products or services to a bigger multinational corporation is not only possible, it can be profitable.
02/08/2016
Your food can’t tell you where it’s been, but there’s an app for that
As consumer preference continues to shift towards fresh and minimally processed foods, concern for the safety and quality of food grows, and that’s where traceability comes into play, and the SCM apps that can help.
07/06/2016
4 ways that drones are making international trade safer
Whether drones are in the air or underwater, there are many ways that they are being used to help ship goods around the world safely and effectively.
26/05/2016
Hyperloop has a chance of displacing rail and road options to move cargo across land
Hyperloop is a new technology could potentially send goods and cargo around the world at 750mph. Will it become an important part of your supply chain?
03/05/2016
Has the air freight market missed the boat on innovation?
The efficiencies gained through recent technological advances in the transportation industry are undeniable, and now it seems the stagnant air freight market may finally have its turn.
20/04/2016
Suzanne Cascanette, CITP|FIBP – Senior National Customs Consultant
Suzanne’s career in global business began at a very early age. Before she was even old enough to vote in a federal election, she was already working for a customs broker.
21/03/2016
Industry and education need to work together to train the next generation of supply chain workers
As supply chain management continues to morph in the 21st century, new technical skills are required.